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It’s almost here. The biggest season in gaming is kicking off—and Summer Game Fest 2025 is looking like a stacked buffet of hype, announcements, and maybe even a few heartbreaks. Let’s break it all down.

Friday, June 6 — The Opening Fireworks

Summer Game Fest 2025 – Live Showcase

2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET
YouTube Theater, LA + Livestream

The show that sets the tone. Geoff Keighley is back with his annual mega-showcase, and he’s bringing over 40 publishers with him. Expect world premieres, gameplay reveals, and probably a few “wait… what?!” moments. If you only watch one event this weekend, make it this one.

Day of the Devs: Indie Power Hour

4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET

Immediately after the main show, we dive into the indie wonderland. This is where some of the most creative and heartfelt games get their spotlight. Perfect palette cleanser after the bombastic main event.

Saturday, June 7 — Cozy, Chaotic, and Creative

Wholesome Direct 2025

9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET

60+ games. All feel-good. All vibes. If you love the soft, cozy corner of gaming, Wholesome Direct is your home. Expect updates from favorites and reveals from devs who are out to make you smile (and maybe cry a little in a good way).

Future Games Show: Summer Edition

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

Hosted by Laura Bailey and Matthew Mercer (yes, that duo), this showcase is bringing over 40 trailers—including the next big thing from Supermassive (Directive 8020) and what might be a long-awaited Mafia revival. If you want raw variety and pure energy, this is it.

Sunday, June 8 — Big Guns & Big Promises

Xbox Games Showcase

10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET

Microsoft’s ready to show what’s next. The Outer Worlds 2 is confirmed, and rumors say we might get updates on Fable, Perfect Dark, or even new first-party IPs. Xbox fans, buckle up.

PC Gaming Show 2025

12:00 PM PT / 3:00 PM ET

It’s back and bigger than ever. Over 50 titles will take the stage, covering everything from hardcore RTS to stylish roguelikes. This is the showcase for players who want the deep cuts, the surprises, and the raw potential of PC gaming.

June 7–9 — Play Days (IRL Only)

If you’re lucky enough to be attending in-person in LA, you’ll get hands-on access to some of the biggest games revealed during the showcases. It’s like a low-key E3 revival, and it’s invite-only. Jealous? Yeah, me too.

But What About Nintendo and Sony?

Still radio silence from the Big Two. But don’t rule out surprise State of Plays or Directs. With the Switch 2 floating around and rumors of PS5 Pro games cooking, we could see something sneakily shadow-dropped—or at least teased.

Final Thoughts

Summer Game Fest 2025 is shaping up to be the kind of event that gets the whole gaming world buzzing. Whether you’re in it for the cozy indie darlings or the mega-hyped AAA bombs, there’s something for you this weekend. And honestly? We could all use a little hype right now.

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